Thursday, 18 June 2026
The modernisation of healthcare facilities continues to gain momentum across the Czech Republic as hospitals, emergency departments, psychiatric facilities and senior care centres undergo renovation, expansion and redevelopment projects. The trend is being driven by a combination of ageing infrastructure, demographic pressures, digital transformation and significant public investment programmes.
According to the European Commission, Czechia is allocating substantial funding to strengthen healthcare and social care infrastructure through its Recovery and Resilience Plan, supporting hospital upgrades, new medical facilities, healthcare technology and digital health systems.
Against this backdrop, project management and construction oversight are becoming increasingly important, particularly for projects carried out while healthcare facilities remain operational. Unlike office, residential or industrial developments, hospital projects often require construction to proceed without disrupting patient care, emergency services or critical technical infrastructure.
FETTERS management, which specialises in healthcare project management, has recently completed several projects in the sector, including the reconstruction and extension of the Bojčenkova Senior Home in Prague and the modernisation of energy infrastructure at the Psychiatric Hospital Bohnice.
The company has also been involved in the renovation of assisted living facilities in Prague 5, including the refurbishment of the heritage-protected Raudnitz House, where modern operational requirements had to be integrated within a historic structure.
Healthcare projects present a unique set of challenges. Construction works must be coordinated with hospital operations, hygiene standards, patient movement and emergency access. Technical systems often need to remain fully functional throughout the construction period, requiring phased delivery and detailed planning.
The growing volume of healthcare construction reflects broader changes within the Czech healthcare system. According to OECD and EU health data, population ageing is increasing demand for rehabilitation, long-term care and geriatric services, while healthcare providers are also investing in digitalisation, diagnostics and specialised treatment facilities.
Among the largest projects currently underway is the Centre for Emergency Medicine at the Liberec Regional Hospital. The development includes a new emergency department, diagnostic facilities, operating theatres and supporting technical infrastructure. The first phase of the project included the construction of a parking structure with capacity for more than 330 vehicles.
Another major healthcare investment is the new rehabilitation, long-term care and geriatric pavilion at Jihlava Hospital, which is being developed together with a multi-storey car park providing space for almost 400 vehicles.
In 2026, FETTERS also became involved in two additional hospital projects: the construction of a new emergency department building at the Regional Hospital in Kolín and the expansion and modernisation of emergency facilities at Karlovy Vary Regional Hospital.
The focus on emergency care infrastructure reflects wider healthcare investment priorities across the country. National and European funding programmes continue to support upgrades to emergency medicine, cancer treatment, mental health services and long-term care facilities. According to OECD data, approximately €499 million from EU Cohesion Funds has been allocated to healthcare infrastructure improvements during the 2021–2027 period, including investments in hospital buildings, medical equipment and digital healthcare systems.
Alongside physical infrastructure upgrades, healthcare providers are also adapting to new digital requirements. Electronic referrals, expanded digital health services and cybersecurity obligations are becoming increasingly important components of healthcare operations, influencing both new developments and modernisation projects.
As hospitals and care facilities continue to modernise, construction projects are becoming increasingly complex, requiring coordination between healthcare operators, public authorities, contractors and technical specialists. The growing pipeline of projects suggests that healthcare infrastructure will remain an important segment of the Czech construction market in the coming years, supported by public investment and the need to adapt facilities to changing healthcare demands.
